Superstorm Sandy sheared off half of this house in Union Beach, making it a symbol of the storm's destruction. Tanya Breen/staff photographer

REGION

Clean Ocean Action has created a website for people who need help and those looking to volunteer, http://fortheshore.org/njprojects/. Those interested can register for specific projects, and will receive confirmation and joining instructions.

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week runs through Dec. 9, with 49 of the original 65 restaurants offering three-course meals for $20.12 or $30.12. The event, which had been postponed in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, will begin with a wine and beer tasting event to raise funds for RestoreTheShoreBenefit.org, a nonprofit group that is working with relief agencies to pay for temporary housing for displaced families.

The one-time federally funded storm-related food stipend registration ends today. The program is available to residents of Monmouth and Ocean counties who spent more than $100 on disaster-related expenses between Oct. 28 and Nov. 26. Income limits also affect eligibility. Visit www.njsnap.org for information.

The New Jersey Marathon, an annual eight-town trek that draws thousands of runners from as far away as Afghanistan, will go on next year despite superstorm Sandy affecting towns on the race route. Race director Joe Gigas said portions of registrations for the coastal race will go toward the Restore The Shore fund, and the racing organization also donates $10,000 to the fund. The marathon begins in Oceanport and winds down the Shore through Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour, Asbury Park and Ocean Grove.

MONMOUTH

ABERDEEN: A free rabies clinic will be held 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lenox Road public works garage. The holiday fest is set for 7 p.m. Thursday at 1 Aberdeen Square. A tree lighting, caroling, refreshments, a visit from Santa and a performance by Next Level Dance Academy will take place.

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ALLENHURST: There will be a holiday tree lighting at 6 p.m. Sunday on Main Street.

ASBURY PARK: The Monmouth County Traffic Officers Association is hosting a benefit concert on Saturday at the Stone Pony. Its organizers hope to raise funds specifically for first responders who lost their homes or had their houses severely damaged by superstorm Sandy.

The SAT examination that was scheduled for Nov. 3 will now take place Dec. 15 at Asbury Park High School.

A concert is planned this month to help victims of Sandy. The concert is scheduled Dec. 23 at The Stone Pony. Quincy Mumford and The Reason Why have teamed up with Musicians on a Mission to host the benefit and holiday show. The proceeds will go to area musicians who lost equipment, instruments, cars or homes during Sandy. Doors open at 6 p.m.; tickets are $15; $12 if purchased in advanced at quincymumford.com/store.

AVON: Residents can sponsor a “Child for the Holidays” through Avon Elementary School by donating new toys, clothes and gift certificates. Donated items will be accepted through Dec. 12 at the school at Lincoln and Fifth avenues.

BELMAR: The next council meeting will be at 6 p.m. Monday at 601 Main St.

BRADLEY BEACH: The annual menorah lighting will be held at sundown Sunday Dec. 9 in Riley Park on Main Street.

The pre-season adult beach badge is on sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 28 with extended hours until 7 p.m. Thursdays at borough hall, 701 Main St. The cost is $55. The purchases cannot be made through the mail.

BRIELLE: The Church in Brielle will hold a Blue Christmas in Grief service for those who have suffered a loss. The service begins at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 9 at the church, 821 Riverview Drive. The Church in Brielle will serve free dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 at Manasquan United Methodist Church on South Street.

COLTS NECK: A Jingle Bell 5K Walk will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 at Colts Neck High School, with registration beginning 9 a.m. The fundraiser walk will benefit Sandy relief efforts. The starting point is the high school at 59 Five Points Road. The cost is $20 if registered by Friday ; $25, day of the event. For more information, call 732-761-0190, ext. 1143.

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DEAL: The Board of Commissioners will meet at 8 a.m. Dec. 10.

EATONTOWN: The Medtronic “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” food drive will collect food donations for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties on Dec. 12. To participate, call 732-542-2800 and reach Michele DeGeorge at ext. 6637 or by email at michele.degeorge@medtronic.com or reach Kelly Chrystal at ext. 6608 or kelly.chrystal@medtronic.com.

Empty gallon milk and water bottles are being requested by Eatontown Preschool, at 68 Broad St., for an art project. For more information, call 732-389-7647.

FAIR HAVEN: Because of the extensive tree damage, Fair Haven will continue to collect brush throughout December. Public Works officials request that all storm-related brush be placed at curbside as soon as possible so that brush removal is finished before the winter season. Residents working with a tree removal service should have them remove the wood from their property as opposed to placing it at the curb. There is no exact schedule of when specific streets will have brush picked up.

The Fair Haven PTA’s biennial House Tour will be held on Dec. 14. It will include a superstorm Sandy relief fundraising effort designed to assist local victims with replacing kitchen and household items lost in the storm.

Tour attendees will be encouraged to donate new kitchen essentials and much-needed gift cards to home goods stores. There will be donation boxes at each of the eight tour homes. These donations will be given to Sandy Family Match, who will in turn distribute the items to local victims of superstorm Sandy.

The 2012 holiday tour takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and features eight distinctive Fair Haven homes. Each home will be decorated for the holidays with fabulous tabletops and floral arrangements sure to inspire. Tourgoers will sample local fare from popular chefs.

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For information, or to support the Fair Haven PTA, contact House Tour co-chairs Britt Garrison at 732-272-8622 or Lauren Steets at 732-933-1867, or visit www.fairhavenpta.com.

Parent-teacher conferences have been rescheduled for Jan. 23-24 for the school district.

Officials notified residents that hurricane resources and recovery issues are available at the borough library, 748 River Road.

Tickets are available for the borough’s Holiday House Tour from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased from the borough clerk on the first floor of borough hall.

FREEHOLDTOWNSHIP: A pasta dinner fundraiser by the Freehold Township High School National Honor Society in coordination with other high school clubs will be held from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 14 in the school cafeteria. A $10-per-person fee will benefit the New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. To donate food toward the dinner, contact Brian Grimes at 732-431-8460, ext. 3116, or bgrimes@frhsd.com.

HAZLET: The judging for holiday house-decorating contest will take place between Dec. 15 and Dec. 20. For more information about the contest, call 732-739-0653.

A Christmas tree and menorah-lighting ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave. Perna Dance Center will present a holiday show at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Raritan High School, 419 Middle Road, Hazlet.

A blood drive will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at Concord Center building 2, Route 36. To make an appointment to donate blood, contact Fran Banks at 732-203-6214 or fran.banks@comrise.com.

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HIGHLANDS: The annual holiday tree lighting has been postponed until further notice.

The borough is accepting donations to help recover from Sandy damage, called “Hope for Highlands.” Donations can be made online at www.highlandsnj.com or with a check to P.O. Box 375, Highlands, NJ 07732.

HOLMDEL: The annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at Town Hall. Refreshments will be served at the Community Center.

HOWELL: The township’s annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Howell Municipal Building Complex at 4567 on Route 9. Shuttle buses will be available at the Howell Commons Shopping Plaza (closest to Dress Barn). There will be limited parking available in the complex.

The recycling center is now open 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is accepting leaves, brush, branches, and cut up trees.

Family practice physician Narinder Kaur and Barnabas Health Medical Group will provide free health screenings on Wednesday, December 5 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Village Square Shopping Plaza, located at 51 Kent Road.

INTERLAKEN: While cleaning up superstorm Sandy debris in the Arboretum, the Public Works Department found three black and white photos. Please call Borough Hall at (732) 531-7405 if able to identify the photos so they can be returned to their owner. View the photos on the borough’s website.

KEANSBURG: Anyone with food or clothing needs should call 732-787-0215, ext. 203. Monetary donations to help with the recovery can be sent to Borough of Keansburg Trust, 29 Church St., Keansburg, NJ 07734.

KEYPORT: There will be a council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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LAKECOMO: The annual Christmas tree lighting will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at borough hall.

Residents in need of cleaning supplies for storm cleanup may pick up donated kits at Borough Hall, 1740 Main St.

The borough has set up the Lake Como Relief Fund to provide assistance to borough residents in need as a result of Sandy. Donations can be made online at www.lakecomonj.org. Residents in need should call Borough Administrator Louise Mekosh at 732-681-3232.

LITTLE SILVER: Little Silver has lifted a curfew of flood damaged areas, and the borough will hold its holiday tree lighting at 4 p.m. Sunday at Borough Hall.

There will be a council meeting at 8 p.m. today.

LOCHARBOUR: There will be a bulk pickup Dec. 13. Food donations are being accepted at municipal headquarters at 550 Main St.

LONG BRANCH: The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fire Station 4, 199-205 Union Ave.

Firefighters local 68 are hosting a food drive to benefit the town’s food banks for the holiday seasons. Nonperishable foods can be dropped off through Dec. 20 at Union and Third avenues or Second and Montgomery avenues from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

MANALAPAN: The Construction Amnesty Program is being extended until the close of business on Dec. 31. The flu clinic that was canceled due to Sandy is rescheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 15 at Township Hall. There is a $20 fee, except for seniors with Medicare Part B.

There will be a Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11.

MANASQUAN: The restricted access area east of the bridges to the beach will be lifted starting Monday, officials said online. Curfews in this area will continue to be in effect after Monday until further notice.

The final day to place storm-related debris out on the curb will be Dec. 10. After that, the borough will return to normal debris and sanitation removal.

The borough is partnering with Wall Cares Inc., a not-for-profit organization founded to help others in need. Through this partnership, funds can be donated that will be targeted towards the assistance and restoration of the borough as a result of the damage and destruction caused by Sandy. Donations can be made on the borough website or checks can be mailed to the Borough of Manasquan at 201 E. Main St., Manasquan, NJ 08736.

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MARLBORO: The Marlboro Swim Club has extended the Tier 1 rates by two weeks. Those interested should obtain their membership by Dec. 20. The website for rates and application is www.marlboro-nj.gov/swimclub.

The Marlboro Township Education Association has adopted Bay Head Elementary School. MTEA officials have donated a collection of art, physical education and individual school supplies for Bay Head students and faculty to be stored in some of Bay Head school’s drier classrooms. There will be “Welcome Home” boxes on the desk of every borough elementary school student.

The annual Candlelight Vigil will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 at Marlboro High School. The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the administration building, 1980 Township Drive. The permitting requirements for removal of trees that are dead or damaged as a result of Sandy or the nor’easter will be waived through Feb. 1.

Public Works has released a status update regarding the ongoing storm brush and debris pick-up. The crews are currently in Zones 1, 2, 4 and 6 and will stay in these zones until all the brush has been picked up. Pick-up in Zone 5 will begin at a later date in approximately 10 days to 2 weeks.

MATAWAN: The Matawan Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Musicale from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Burrowes Mansion, 94 Main St. The free performance will feature members of the Jersey Shore-based Irish band Trinity, performing Irish and English Christmas music. Call 732-492-6069 for information

MIDDLETOWN: The Croydon Hall Relief Center, located at 900 Leonardville Road, will be open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Residents must place all bulky storm waste curbside by Monday, officials said. Debris removal contractors will then perform one final street-by-street collection of all bulk. Any debris placed curbside after Monday will be the homeowner’s responsibility, but that does not apply to leaves and brush, which must be placed curbside by Dec. 17. Brush contractors will then perform one final street-by-street collection. Leaf and garbage collection will continue on its normal zone schedule.

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The Middletown Disaster Relief Fund has been created by Mayor Anthony Fiore. Donations can be made at www.middletownrelief.com or to the Mayor’s Office at 1 Kings Highway.

Samaritan’s Purse, a relief organization based in North Carolina that helps victims clean out homes and prepare them for rebuilding, will be assisting Monmouth County residents at Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road.

The Croydon Hall Emergency Relief Distribution Center, 900 Leonardville Road in Leonardo, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday.

The Brookdale Dance Ensemble will be having their bi-annual dance recital on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on the Lincroft campus. The free event will showcase students performing modern, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical and ballroom dances. A reception will follow. Because of the devastation from superstorm Sandy, the Brookdale Dance Club event is assisting the Brookdale Foundation helping students who need financial assistance because of the storms and the Branchport Hose Company in Long Branch to help renovate their building. All monetary donations received will be divided between the two causes.

A Small Business Administration recovery center will be open at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, in the Bankier Library, room 246. The center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, until further notice. Renters, homeowners and businesses that do not need one-on-one assistance do not need to visit a center, but can apply for a disaster loan online using https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

MILLSTONETOWNSHIP: Hurricane-related brush pickup will begin on or around Monday, according to officials.

Millstone Township Recreation’s annual toy drive of new, unwrapped toys will be held through Dec. 14. Dropoff is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Township Municipal Building at 470 Stage Coach Road.

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MONMOUTH BEACH: Power has now been restored to Borough Hall offices, though phone service is not restored. Email officials by visiting www.monmouthbeach.us.

The next Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11.

NEPTUNE CITY: Police officials are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program through Dec. 13. Drop-off locations have been set up at borough hall, the Neptune City Community Center and the Village Coffee Shop, located on Third Avenue. The annual toy drive will be held in the Neptune City Shopping Center Parking Lot from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Dec. 8.

NEPTUNE: Neptune officials are posting recovered photographs found after Sandy on the Neptune Township Facebook page. If any photos are recognized, email rgrace@neptunetownship.org.

Neptune High School’s Art Department is creating a collage of photos taken during and after superstorm Sandy. Anyone who wants to participate should email mindorato@neptune.k12.nj.us.

Monmouth County has announced the opening of the first satellite office of county government, The Monmouth County Connection. Located at 3544 Route 66, the new office of county government offers a variety of services including passports, passport photos, free notary public, veterans’ identifications, voter information, senior and veterans’ services, public access computers and more.

The County Connection is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 732-303-2828.

OCEANTOWNSHIP: The December Township Council meeting will take place Dec. 11.

On Dec. 6 our Shade Tree Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. followed by a meeting of our Environmental Commission meet at 8:00 p.m.

The township school district has been approved by the USDA to provide free meals for children. There will be a Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11.

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The Ocean Township High School Drama Club will be presenting their production of The Crucible. The performances will take place in the Ocean Township High School Auditorium on Dec. 6-8 at 7 p.m., with a 1 p.m. matinee on Dec. 8. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for students and Senior Citizens. More information is available at ocean.k12.nj.us and by calling 732-531-5650.

OCEANPORT: The Planning Board will conduct a special meeting and public hearing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the Maple Place School Cafetorium, 2 Maple Place, for further consideration of an amendment to the Amended Housing Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. This is being proposed for adoption as part of the Borough Master Plan, and to take testimony and answer questions.

RED BANK: Regular curbside leaf collection resumes today and will continue through the fourth Friday in December. Residents are reminded that the borough recycling center on West Sunset Avenue accepts brush and leaves all year long.

The third annual “Hope for the Holidays” fundraiser will be held at Dublin House on Dec. 8 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Proceeds will used to buy holiday gifts for children of Lunch Break, an organization used to erase hunger in the local community. The children have also been displaced due to superstorm Sandy. There will be an open bar, karaoke, raffles and more. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at http://wgirlscoastalnj.tumblr.com/hope.

Counselors, religious leaders and psychologists will hold a presentation on “Hurricane Sandy: building resilience and hope in the face of challenge” at 7 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 5 in the St. Anthony of Padua Parish Center, Herbert Street.

RUMSON:

Cleanup efforts are continuing in the borough. Officials will return to regular leaf collection in two weeks, as stated on their website.

SEA BRIGHT: Borough Hall will remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. six days a week. It will be closed on Sundays.

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For those in need of donations, supply trailers are set up in the municipal beach parking lot.The Ama Ristorante is anticipated to reopen next week, Mayor Dina Long said.

The 2012 Christmas tree-lighting ceremony will be at 7:15 p.m. today at the Plaza.

The next Mayor’s coffee is at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 in the Fire Hall.

SHREWSBURY: Business owners affected by superstorm Sandy and the following nor’easter are invited to participate in an economic impact roundtable at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, at 6 p.m. today.

The next Board of Education meeting will take place at 8 p.m. Dec. 11.

SHREWSBURYTOWNSHIP: The next Township Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Anne C. Switek Meeting Room, 1979 Crawford St.

SPRINGLAKE: A Board of Health meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday at Borough Hall, as well as a mayor and council meeting at 7 p.m. The borough’s historical society’s 35th Anniversary Honorees dinner is postponed until May 4 at the Essex and Sussex.

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS: Jersey Shore Restaurant Week is holding a fundraiser for Restore the Shore on Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mill. Tickets are $35 and includes refreshments, wine, beer and music by the Billy Lawlor Band. For more information visit www.jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com.

There will be an Environmental Commission meeting on Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

Allaire Road and Ocean Road parks remain closed until further notice.

Sandy relief donations can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at 2100 Old Mill Road. For more information, call 732-859-3700/359-7094 or email sandyrelief2100@gmail.com

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TINTONFALLS: Public Works Director Gary Gebele and his entire department have been working hard cleaning up the enormous amount of brush and debris left by superstorm Sandy. Over the past month, it is estimated that more than 10,000 cubic yards of trees and brush have been collected.

New hours are in effect for the Disaster Recovery Center from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The center is at the Union Beach Municipal Building, 650 Poole Ave.

UPPER FREEHOLD: There will be a regular Township Council meeting 7 p.m. Thursday..

WALL: The township’s temporary debris management area is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Camp Evans Parking lot, 1098 Monmouth Blvd.

The annual holiday tree lighting will take place 6 p.m. Friday. A free Christmas show to benefit Challenged Youth Sports will take place Dec. 14, Dec. 15, and Dec. 23. The show will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.at 2702 Woolley Road.

WEST LONG BRANCH: There will be a Borough Council meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

FEMA representatives will be at the Home Depot at 310 Route 36 to assist residents and answer questions from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Monday.

Monmouth University, in conjunction with NJ Future, will present “Rebuilding A Resilient New Jersey Shore” at 9 a.m Friday in Wilson Hall, 400 Cedar Ave. To register for the free event, visit www.njfuture.org.

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Reformation Lutheran Church changed its hours of operation for its emergency distribution for the surrounding communities. The site will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, with the ability to provide clothing, emergency food, emergency cleaning supplies, emergency toiletry items. The church is on the corner of Broadway and Locust Road.

OCEAN COUNTY

BARNEGAT: The water/sewer department will begin doing routine sewer main cleaning and video inspections in the Pheasant Run and Heritage Point North and South sections of the town.

Residents with substantial structural damage from Sandy should call the Barnegat Assessor’s Office at 609-698-0080, ext. 146, for an appointment Dec. 10. A temporary assessment adjustment for 2013 may be warranted.

Barnegat Fire Company’s visits with Santa begin this Saturday. Visit www.barnegat.net for a list of dates and neighborhoods.

BAY HEAD: A borough council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday. The elementary school has been adopted by the Marlboro Township Education Association, which has donated a collection of art, physical education and individual school supplies for Bay Head students and faculty to be stored in some of Bay Head school’s drier classrooms. There will be “Welcome Home” boxes on the desk of every borough elementary school student. The elementary school is temporarily sharing facilities with Antrim School in Point Pleasant Beach. To contact borough school officials, call 732-899-3737, ext. 6000. Antrim School is at 401 Niblick St.

The borough is looking for donations of prepared food for emergency workers and volunteers to serve for lunch and dinner.

A disaster recovery center will be open at the Bay Head Fire Station 1, 81 Bridge Ave. Affected individuals can apply for assistance and follow up on previous applications by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or by web-enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov, or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362).

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BAY HEAD TO SEASIDE: Gas company officials report replacing 77 percent of the damaged 12-inch main, which is the backbone of the system that serves the Seaside peninsula. Crews have completed the plugging and capping of all meters. The gas company predicts work to be complete by the end of December, barring unforeseen conditions. Homes with major damage will take longer to restore to service.

BERKELEY:

The Central Regional School District is having a Super Saturday event on from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Bayville First Aid Building, Route 9 and Station Road in Bayville. Residents in need can pick up donated items including non-perishable food, new and used clothing, blankets, cleaning supplies and personal items. Donations for the event will be accepted between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday.

Jersey Central Power & Light began work this week to restore power in South Seaside Park and Pelican Island, according to township officials.

The township will make access permits available daily at the checkpoint in South Seaside Park. The time limits are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. until further notice. Returning residents and visitors to the barrier island communities of Berkeley are advised not to use the water supply.

BRICK: There will be a holiday get-together hosted by the Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at RiverWatch Restaurant and Lounge at 799 Route 70. There will be appetizers, cash bar and light buffet. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Donations are requested in the form of nonperishable food and baby items.

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at the Brick Township Civic Center Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road. All dances and movies scheduled at the Civic Plaza through December have been cancelled.

EAGLESWOOD: The Eagleswood Township Elementary School is having a Breakfast with Santa from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday for Eagleswood and Beach Haven residents. Attendees are asked to bring their own cameras.

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HARVEY CEDARS: The grace period for taxes has been extended to Dec. 10.

A new FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened Saturday at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference Center, 12 Cedars Ave. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week Monday through Sunday until further notice

JACKSON: Jayson Hernandez, a minor league player for the Boston Red Sox, has created a relief program for the victims of superstorm Sandy called “Grand Slam For Sandy.” He is asking for donations. For information, email jayhernan24@live.com. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 589, Jackson, NJ 08527. Visit his Facebook page at Facebook.com/GrandSlamForSandy.

The town has entered into a shared services agreement with Ocean county to help remove debris, which will provide the initial upfront funding for the contract and apply for the FEMA reimbursement of 75 percent. Ocean county will then bill the towns for their 25 percent of the cost share, officials explained in a release. Only debris related to superstorm Sandy and the the Nor’easter is eligible for FEMA reimbursement. The collection will end Dec. 22. All residents with storm brush debris should call the Hurricane Debris Hotline at 732-928-1200 ext. 1250.

There will be a public forum on Tuesday, Dec. 4 dedicated to the superintendent search for the school district. The forum will be held at Jackson Memorial High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The school district will accept gift card and cash donations to help teachers and staff devastated by Sandy.

LACEY: There will be a buffet dinner, cash bar and photo opportunity with Santa for children 12 and under on Dec. 19 at the Forked River House from 5 to 9 p.m.. Admission is $15. Each child will have one free picture with Santa. Christmas cookies will also be sold and a tricky tray auction will take place. All proceeds will benefit Bamber Lakes Ladies Auxiliary and Lacey Township Volunteer EMS. For more information call 732-320-6457.

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The last bulk collection dates will be Saturday. Brush and tree pickup will end Dec. 7, but residents can continue drop off at the recycling center.

A benefit to help those displaced from superstorm Sandy will be held 7 p.m. this Friday at Latitudes On The Forked River on Route 9. The event costs $20 at the door. .

LAKEHURST: The Borough Council will hold its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Christmas tree lighting will be Dec. 14.

LAKEWOOD: There is a Madd Gear Christmas gift event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15 to benefit local riders and families affected by superstorm Sandy. The event is free and attendees are asked to donate at least one non-perishable food item. Attendees will ride with Team Madd Gear Pro, a top freestyle scooter rider at Incline Club Indoor Skatepark, located at 485 Locust St.

The Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 and the Lakewood Industrial Commission will meet at noon Dec. 5.

LAVALLETTE: All homeowners, residents, tenants, private contractors, tow truck operators and insurance representations are allowed access to the borough effective from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Route 37 bridge is still the only accessible point. Everyone must leave the borough by 4 p.m. each day. All going into the borough must provide proper identification and proof of authorization to work or provide service. Private debris haulers and recyclers, except those there for borough business owners, will not be allowed access. The Borough Council be hold its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Island Heights municipal building, VanSant and Bay avenues.

LITTLE EGG HARBOR: There will be a planning board meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday.

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open at the Little Egg Harbor Township Senior Center, 641 Radio Road, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Attendees should first register with FEMA at 800-621-3362, 800-767-4341 or www.fema.gov. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and assist with application questions and Small Business Administration issues. The senior center will be closed for all other business while the FEMA center is open.

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The Community Center is also temporarily closed due to damage from Sandy.

LONG BEACHISLAND: New Jersey Natural Gas crews have substantially completed restoration of natural gas service to the island. Crews said the assessment will be ongoing, as well as follow-up for those properties that suffered extensive damage.

Long Beach Island’s Joint Office of Emergency Management is requesting that residents with restored natural gas service bring back their electric space heaters to the Long Beach Township Police Department, so they can be reused by those who do not yet have service restored.

Starting Monday, Pinto Brothers regular trash and recycling pickup schedule will resume in Long Beach Township. Please refer to the Long Beach Townships trash pickup schedule found on the township’s website.

Water restrictions remain in effect: no filling of swimming pools nor pumping of sand or water from swimming pools will be permitted. The rules remain until March 1. , 2013.

MANCHESTER: The town’s Office of Emergency Management and police division are in the process of updating information in the township’s emergency notification system, which is used to notify residents of emergencies and closings. Cell phone numbers may be added to the Emergency Notification Call list by accessing the emergency management link of the Manchester Police Division website at: http://www.manchesterpolicenj.com/emergency-notification-system.

There will be a planning board meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. The annual Christmas tree lighting will take place at 7 p.m. Friday at Town Hall.

MANTOLOKING: For residents in the northern part of the borough, the Route 35/Ocean Avenue access point will be shut down for one week in order to rebuild the road before Christmas, officials posted online. For the revised rules of access to the borough, visit http://www.mantoloking.org/.

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The Ocean County Library will be unable to accommodate the borough for their next council meeting scheduled for December 3. The new time will be Dec. 5 at 4:30 p.m. instead. Borough offices have temporarily moved to the second floor of 340 Drum Point Rd. in Brick. Mail can be sent to the borough at: the Borough of Mantoloking, P.O. Box 4391, Brick, New Jersey, 08723.

OCEAN GATE: The Ocean Gate Yacht Club was damaged during superstorm Sandy and repair work is under way.

Mayor Paul J. Kennedy said 60 to 70 percent of structures in the borough sustained at least some damage from the storm.

PINEBEACH: A free breakfast with Santa will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 9 at the Pine Beach Fire House on Prospect Ave.

The next council meeting is Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

PLUMSTED: The next Township Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the municipal building at 121 Evergreen Rd.

POINT PLEASANT: The next borough council meeting is Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

POINT PLEASANT BEACH:

St. Gregory’s Pantry, 804 Bay Ave., will resume normal hours for the distribution of nonperishable food and household items. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday.

The East Coast Beer Co., based in Point Pleasant Beach, is raising money for people affected by superstorm Sandy with its “Beach Haus Rally for Relief.” For every case of Beach Haus beer sold, the company will donate $1 to the New Jersey Relief Fund organized by First Lady Mary Pat Christie. Visit www.beachhausbeer.com/rallyforrelief for details.

SEASIDEHEIGHTS: The hours to enter the borough are between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Residents must show identification that they live in the town. The 3 p.m. curfew is strictly enforced.

SEASIDEPARK: Borough residents and visitors are advised the water supply is now safe for drinking and consumptive use.

The temporarily relocated Borough Hall office at 10 Allen St. in Toms River will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday. Re-entry permits and contractor’s work permits can be obtained at this location.

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Returning residents and visitors are advised not to use the water supply. for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making baby formula or juice, feeding to pets or other consumptive uses.

JCP&L began re-stabilizing electric service to Seaside Park on Monday Nov. 27 and New Jersey Natural Gas service should be available by year’s end.

SHIP BOTTOM: The annual Christmas Parade scheduled this past weekend in the borough has been canceled.

SOUTHTOMS RIVER: The borough has a participating Neighborhood Watch group and all residents wishing to report suspicious activity can call 732-349-6913.

STAFFORD: There will be a Township Council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

SURF CITY: The borough’s Ocean County Library branch is now open. The hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Borough Hall offices are open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

TOMSRIVER: The Toms River Post Office will reopen for business today.

A pulling of all electrical meters as a safety precaution on the barrier island here will result in the need for individual inspections before power can be restored, officials said. Property owners or their electricians will need to apply for a $46 permit. The township will be expanding Building Inspection Department hours from Dec. 8 through Dec. 22 as follows: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with an expanded closing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

KS Fitness of Toms River at 950 Hooper Avenue will host a benefit Saturday for the Toms River Schools Hurricane Relief on Saturday. Dec. 8. The benefit includes an adult and a child Zumba class from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., a spin marathon at 8 a.m. and a second session at 10 a.m., a 10 a.m. push-up and pull-up contest, and a “party crashing” class from 10 to 11 a.m., hosted by Versatile Entertainment DJs. Classes are $10 and registration is required. For more information, call 732-349-5959.

Samaritan’s Purse, a North Carolina-based relief organization that helps victims clean out homes and prepare for rebuilding, is assisting Ocean county residents at Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Volunteers or homeowners in need can call 732-349-1550.

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open at BellCrest Plaza, 953 Fischer Blvd. Individuals also can apply for assistance and follow up on previous applications by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or by web-enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov, or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362).

TUCKERTON: The barrier restricting access to the beach area has been removed. Families of students who have been displaced can contact the elementary school’s main office at 609-296-2858.